Uhuru Kenyatta’s public prayers: four moments that drew attention across Kenya

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive records several moments when President Uhuru Kenyatta prayed in public, an act that has often attracted attention in Kenya because heads of state rarely lead prayers openly.

One of the most talked-about instances came during a visit to Nyeri, where Uhuru prayed in Kikuyu and asked for rain. The article says rain began shortly after, prompting celebration among those present.

Another occasion was at his final rally before the general elections last year, held at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru. As the rally wound down, the president offered a prayer before leaving the stage.

The archive also notes that Uhuru Kenyatta prayed during National Prayer Day at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru. That event placed him alongside a national religious gathering rather than a campaign setting.

A separate clip referenced in the source shows him praying in front of friends, an episode the article says surprised onlookers and left people speechless.

The source presents these moments as examples of a president who has repeatedly used prayer in public settings, whether in private company, during a county tour, at a political rally, or at a national religious event.

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